§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science, with reference to her Department's study on the educational implications of microelectronic technology, how many people are working on it; when it began; if she will give a progress report; and when the interim and final reports will be made available.
§ Mr. Oakes:My Department is considering the implications of microelectronic developments for the education service as part of its ordinary policy and planning work. The area covered is wide and the work involves consultation with other interested parties including the Department's education partners. As measures are developed in the light of these consultations, they will be announced.